HAL HPT-32 Deepak

what is it?

The HAL HPT-32 Deepak (lit. 'Light') is an Indian prop-driven primary trainer manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited and are used as a basic trainer aircraft by the Indian Air Force and the Indian Navy. It has two seats in side-by-side configuration. Its configuration is low-wing, monoplane, single-engine aircraft designed primarily for the training of pilots in basic aerobatics, navigation, and other flying skills.

fun facts

• 🎂First flew 49 years ago, in 1977.
• 🚗Wingspan of 9.5 m: about 2 cars parked nose to tail.

spec sheet

first flight

1977

introduced

1984

retired

2009

status

retired

number built

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role

primary trainer

origin

🇮🇳 India

makers

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited

engines

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length

7.7 m

wingspan

9.5 m

top speed

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range

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Specs are for the version in the Wikipedia article's specification section. Blank means the sources don't say.